Firies and boatie to rescue for Absolutely Adam

Kieran joined the QT team last year after stints working in tropical north Queensland and the United Kingdom. Covering the health, transport and general news stories, he is keen to hear what Ipswich issues are important to you.

"It was an extremely difficult rescue. There was a high element of risk," he said.

"We were able to get the horse out of the mud and down the river, and the horse was exhausted by that stage."

Mr Chadwick and fellow firefighter Troy Theukaft swam alongside Adam until making it to the riverside.

"It was exhausting, but we have a twice yearly swim assessment so it's something we are used to."

Ms Manning and Tyreece thanked all the emergency services involved in the rescue and the neighbours who did all they could to help. Particularly a man called Mark who used his boat to help save the horse and a vet from a nearby clinic.